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Linux Mint

Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based distribution whose goal is to provide a classic desktop experience with many convenient, custom tools and optional out-of-the-box multimedia support. It also adds a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, and a web-based package installation interface.

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Gentoo Linux

Gentoo Linux is a versatile and fast, completely free Linux distribution geared towards developers and network professionals. Unlike other distros, Gentoo Linux has an advanced package management system called Portage.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintGentoo Linux
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseIndependent
deb, flatpakPackage Managerportage / src
systemdInit SystemOpenRC
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
22.3Latest Version12.1
BeginnerDifficultyAdvanced
January 13, 2026Release DateMay 28, 2016
i686x86_64ARM64alphaarmhppaMIPSPowerPCppc64sparc64x86-64-v3
Architecture
i686x86_64ARM64alphaarmhppaMIPSPowerPCppc64sparc64x86-64-v3
CinnamonMATEXfceAwesomeBlackboxEnlightenmentFluxboxGNOMEIceWMKDE PlasmaLXDESwayOpenboxWMaker
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfceAwesomeBlackboxEnlightenmentFluxboxGNOMEIceWMKDE PlasmaLXDESwayOpenboxWMaker